Damascus to Şanlıurfa flights
Şanlıurfa lies 466 km (289 mi) north-east of Damascus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Damascus | Şanlıurfa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Turkey |
| Population | 1.6 million | 449,549 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 528 m (1,732 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 24 km out | GNY, 32 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Şanlıurfa
Crossing from Syria into Turkey: money changes from the Pound to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Airports at each end
Leaving Damascus
Damascus is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Damascus International Airport (DAM), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY, 82 km).
Arriving in Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Adıyaman Airport (ADF, 69 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Şanlıurfa GAP Airport | GNY | 32 km (20 mi) | 13,123 ft | 2,708 ft |
| Adıyaman Airport (regional) | ADF | 69 km (43 mi) | 8,153 ft | 2,216 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Şanlıurfa from Damascus?
466 km (289 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Damascus.
How long does it take to get from Damascus to Şanlıurfa by air?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Damascus and Şanlıurfa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Damascus to Şanlıurfa flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY); Şanlıurfa also has ADF.
What currency do I need in Şanlıurfa?
The Lira (TRY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.